KKR vs RCB Virat Kohli Creates History in IPL 2025 1st Match Bcci Gives Special Memamento

Virat Kohli Records: Virat Kohli played a brilliant half -century against Kolkata Knight Riders in the first match of the 18th edition of the IPL. Chasing a target of 175 runs, Kohli, along with Phil Salat, shared a 95 -run partnership for the first wicket in 8.3 overs. Kohli completed his half -century with fours off 30 balls. Kohli scored an unbeaten 59 in 36 balls. RCB defeated KKR by 7 wickets. In this match, Virat Kohli set a record, he joined a special club. The BCCI honored him by giving him ‘Momento’.

The first match of the IPL began with a grand opening ceremony. In this, BCCI President Roger Binny honored Virat Kohli by giving them a moment. It was written on Momento IPL 18. Let us tell you that this is the 18th edition of the IPL and the number of Kohli’s jersey is also 18. Kohli has also completed 18 years in the IPL, he is playing for RCB from the first season.

Virat Kohli included in the special club

When Virat Kohli landed in the first match of IPL against KKR, he joined a special club. This was Kohli’s 400th match of T20. Rohit Sharma is the highest T20 match player for India, who has played 448 T20 matches. The second Indian in the list is Dinesh Karthik, he has played 412 matches. Kohli has become the third Indian player to play 400 T20 matches.

The Bcci Felicitates Virat Kohli with ‘IPL 18’ Momento. pic.twitter.com/x5rcdbyh60

– Mufaddal Vohra (@Mufaddal_vohra) March 22, 2025

Virat Kohli dances with Shahrukh Khan

Virat Kohli shared the stage with Shahrukh Khan before getting Momento. Rinku Singh from KKR also participated in it. Shahrukh Khan also danced to the song ‘Jhoomhe Jo Pathan’ with Virat Kohli.

Talking about the match, RCB decided to bowl first by winning the toss. Rahane and Narayan shared a 103 -run partnership for the second wicket. But in the last 10 overs, KKR scored just 67 runs and could only score 174 runs in 20 overs. Virat Kohli and Phil Salat got a good start and scored 80 runs without losing wickets in the powerplay. RCB scored the target with 22 balls and registered a stunning win by 7 wickets.